Chamber News
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the 2024 Recipient of our annual Lifetime Achievement Award. This year, after reviewing multiple nominations from the Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce the recipient is recently retired AM800 on-air personality, Lisa Williams.
“Lisa Williams has been an icon of our community for decades, making the Morning Drive a key part of Windsor-Essex’s morning commute,” remarked Tal Czudner, Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. “Mornings in Windsor Essex consist of coffee, breakfast and Lisa Williams along with Mike Kakuk giving us the information we need to get through the day and also somehow making us feel better about what is happening in our community. Kind of like Alan Trammel and Lou Whitaker, an iconic duo.”
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Exciting Affinity Partnership with All In Content
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce a new Affinity Partnership with All In Content, a leading video production and digital content creation services provider. This partnership aims to provide Chamber members exclusive access to premium content solutions to enhance their online presence and drive business growth.
As part of this collaboration, All In Content is offering a special 13% discount on all its services to Chamber members. This includes professional video production, comprehensive social media management, and engaging content creation tailored to each business’s unique needs.
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Partners with HR Covered to Provide Members with Human Resources Services
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce a new partnership with HR Covered to provide Chamber members with support for their human resources needs. Chamber members will receive special pricing on a variety of human resources tools to help meet their needs.
“Entrepreneurs and small business owners are always stretched thin running their business,” said Chamber CEO Rakesh Naidu. “The service and products offered by HR Covered to Chamber members, helps them focus on growing their business while ensuring that their human resources needs are covered.”
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Expresses Deep Concern for potential PSAC-CIU Strike
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) is deeply concerned about a potential strike by PSAC-CIU personnel starting as early as this Friday. The Chamber has sent a letter to both the National President of PSACCIU, Mark Weber, and the Hon. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board outlining concerns for the business community of Windsor-Essex and other impacted regions.
“Any strike by PSAC-CIU workers is going to have a major impact in our region, especially for local businesses” said Rakesh Naidu, Chamber President & CEO. “Businesses that rely on a smooth and timely flow of cross-border goods and services could face significant challenges from this job action, including the automotive sector, which is heavily dependent on ‘just-in-time’ logistics.”
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Partners with Integris to Provide Members with Immigration Assistance
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce a new partnership with Integris: Immigration and Recruitment Consultants to provide Chamber members with a comprehensive solution for international hiring and immigration consulting services. Chamber members will receive special pricing on the platform and a variety of additional benefits associated with their immigration needs. This partnership comes after an extensive review of submissions from our recent request for proposals.
“We know that businesses are feeling the challenges of a tight labour market and skilled worker shortages” said Chamber CEO Rakesh Naidu. “The service offered by Integris Group to Chamber members will be a great tool in helping them address those challenges by opening their doors to hire international talent with the right skill sets for their job vacancies.”
Read More2024 Business Excellence Awards Winners Announced
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce honoured the area’s top local companies, individuals, and organizations on Wednesday May 15th at the 2024 Business Excellence Awards, presented by Windsor Star.
The Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) were presented at the Chrysler Theatre with many high-profile members of the community present. The award show was followed by an elegant dinner in the Skyline Ballroom of the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts.
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Successfully Advocates Policy Resolutions at Ontario Chamber Annual General Meeting
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC) brought forward four policy resolutions at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s Annual General Meeting in Timmins this past weekend. Through the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s policy resolution debate process, the WERCC received support from the Ontario Chamber network on all four issues, securing these resolutions in the Ontario Chamber’s 2024-2027 Policy Compendium. The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce led the province with the highest number of resolutions presented at the AGM.
“These policy resolutions are focused on real issues effecting major sectors in our region” said Rakesh Naidu, Chamber President & CEO. “Housing Affordability, Post-Secondary Sustainability, and the Transition to Electric Vehicles are major issues of concern for Windsor-Essex and the future of the local and provincial economies.”
Read MoreLocal Chambers Win Bid to Host 2025 Ontario Chamber Annual General Meeting
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC), in partnership with the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce and the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to announce that Windsor-Essex will host the 2025 Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention.
“This is an exciting opportunity to showcase Windsor-Essex to Chamber network executives and business leaders from across Ontario,” said Rakesh Naidu, WERCC President and CEO. Together with our local Chamber Partners in Amherstburg and Leamington, this will be a key moment to make our region known across Ontario as an investment and tourist destination.”
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Partners with Ford City Business Improvement Association
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Ford City Business Improvement Association. These two organizations represent hundreds of local businesses and are working together with the goal of providing even more savings and benefits to their respective members. “This is an exciting opportunity for Ford City BIA members to experience some of the benefits of Chamber membership” said Chamber CEO Rakesh Naidu. “It’s a great way for our organization to reach out to so many unique local businesses and introduce them to what the Chamber does, and how it can benefit our local small & medium sized businesses.”
“Ford City is a truly unique area of our city which is part of what makes our BIA so special.” said Ford City BIA Chair Shane Potvin. “By partnering with the Chamber, we will make our BIA an even better place to invest and grow a business while supporting the great businesses that already call our area home.”
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce reacts to 2024 Federal Budget
Windsor, April 18, 2024 — The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce approaches the 2024 Federal Budget with cautious optimism as it reflects on the government of Canada’s promises and priorities. The Chamber sees key benefits that will help our region while looking beyond to greater challenges of the local and national economy.
“We are pleased with some key elements that will be positive for our region” said Rakesh Naidu, Chamber President & CEO. “New funding to reduce the costs of electric vehicles and funding to develop charging infrastructure are a key part to making sure that the transition over to EVs is as smooth as possible for consumers and businesses.”
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